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Side & Occasional Tables

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Arya Oval Side Table, Mango Wood and Real Marble by Dunelm

Dunelm

Arya Oval Side Table, Mango Wood and Real Marble

£149

Havana Nest Of Tables by Dunelm

Dunelm

Havana Nest Of Tables

£329

Effy Side Table, Natural Wood Effect by Dunelm

Dunelm

Effy Side Table, Natural Wood Effect

£89

Iver Side Table - White, Mango Wood by DunelmIver Side Table - White, Mango Wood by Dunelm, alternate view

Dunelm

Iver Side Table - White, Mango Wood

£269

Small Meditation Stool - Black, Marquina Marble by Holloways of LudlowSmall Meditation Stool - Black, Marquina Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Meditation Stool - Black, Marquina Marble

£2,028

Mikado Side Table with Sculptural Base - Oak by Holloways of LudlowMikado Side Table with Sculptural Base - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Mikado Side Table with Sculptural Base - Oak

£289

Adjustable Side Table - Walnut, Powder Coated by Holloways of LudlowAdjustable Side Table - Walnut, Powder Coated by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Adjustable Side Table - Walnut, Powder Coated

£1,449

Round Bar Table - White, Marble by Holloways of LudlowRound Bar Table - White, Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Bar Table - White, Marble

£1,199

Round Block Table with Shelf - White by Holloways of LudlowRound Block Table with Shelf - White by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Block Table with Shelf - White

£235

Round Side Table Low Height - Black, Steel by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table Low Height - Black, Steel by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table Low Height - Black, Steel

£175

Round Side Table with Circle Detail - Black, Ash by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table with Circle Detail - Black, Ash by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table with Circle Detail - Black, Ash

£303

2-Tier Storage Trolley with Castors - Black Steel by Holloways of Ludlow2-Tier Storage Trolley with Castors - Black Steel by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

2-Tier Storage Trolley with Castors - Black Steel

£699

Side Table - White, Marble by Holloways of LudlowSide Table - White, Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table - White, Marble

£570

Multi-Purpose Stool & Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of LudlowMulti-Purpose Stool & Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Multi-Purpose Stool & Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood

£457

Round Side Table with Crossed Base - Taupe, Travertine by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table with Crossed Base - Taupe, Travertine by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table with Crossed Base - Taupe, Travertine

£699

Small Side Table with Trestle Base - Black, Wood by Holloways of LudlowSmall Side Table with Trestle Base - Black, Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Side Table with Trestle Base - Black, Wood

£190

Small Side Table - Black, Walnut by Holloways of LudlowSmall Side Table - Black, Walnut by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Side Table - Black, Walnut

£829

Round Nesting Table - Oak by Holloways of LudlowRound Nesting Table - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Nesting Table - Oak

£590

Tray Side Table - Natural, Oak by Holloways of LudlowTray Side Table - Natural, Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Tray Side Table - Natural, Oak

£249

Tray Side Table with Folding Frame - Red, Oak by Holloways of LudlowTray Side Table with Folding Frame - Red, Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Tray Side Table with Folding Frame - Red, Oak

£960

Table Trolley with Storage - Oak, Lacquered Wood by Holloways of LudlowTable Trolley with Storage - Oak, Lacquered Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Table Trolley with Storage - Oak, Lacquered Wood

£785

Round Side Table Low - Brass, Steel by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table Low - Brass, Steel by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table Low - Brass, Steel

£471

3-Shelf Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow3-Shelf Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

3-Shelf Side Table - Oak, Solid Wood

£445

Round Side Table - Marble by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table - Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table - Marble

£1,149

Round Coffee Table - Brown, Marble by Holloways of LudlowRound Coffee Table - Brown, Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Coffee Table - Brown, Marble

£1,199

Round Side Table Top - Sand by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table Top - Sand by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table Top - Sand

£349

Rectangular Side Table - White, Laminate by Holloways of LudlowRectangular Side Table - White, Laminate by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Rectangular Side Table - White, Laminate

£979

Adjustable Pedestal Table - Black, Oak by Holloways of LudlowAdjustable Pedestal Table - Black, Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Adjustable Pedestal Table - Black, Oak

£238

Bowler Side Table with Handle - Beige, Steel by Holloways of LudlowBowler Side Table with Handle - Beige, Steel by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Bowler Side Table with Handle - Beige, Steel

£255

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Rotate Side Table with Wheels - Terracotta by Holloways of LudlowRotate Side Table with Wheels - Terracotta by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Rotate Side Table with Wheels - Terracotta

£365

Small Stone Coffee Table with Shelf - Nero, Marble by Holloways of LudlowSmall Stone Coffee Table with Shelf - Nero, Marble by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Stone Coffee Table with Shelf - Nero, Marble

£660

Square Cafe Table - Oak, Steel by Holloways of LudlowSquare Cafe Table - Oak, Steel by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Square Cafe Table - Oak, Steel

£629

Drop Leaf Side Table with Folding Design - Oak by Holloways of LudlowDrop Leaf Side Table with Folding Design - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Drop Leaf Side Table with Folding Design - Oak

£1,205

Round Side Table with Curved Legs - Burgundy Red by Holloways of LudlowRound Side Table with Curved Legs - Burgundy Red by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Round Side Table with Curved Legs - Burgundy Red

£425

Large Side Table with Handle - Cherry, Metal by Holloways of LudlowLarge Side Table with Handle - Cherry, Metal by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Large Side Table with Handle - Cherry, Metal

£205

Eye Table - Oak, Black Gloss Laminate by Holloways of LudlowEye Table - Oak, Black Gloss Laminate by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Eye Table - Oak, Black Gloss Laminate

Side Table with Jewel Design - Blue by Holloways of LudlowSide Table with Jewel Design - Blue by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table with Jewel Design - Blue

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Oblic Side Table - Black, Teak by Holloways of LudlowOblic Side Table - Black, Teak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Oblic Side Table - Black, Teak

Side Table with Jewel Design - Warm Beige White by Holloways of LudlowSide Table with Jewel Design - Warm Beige White by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table with Jewel Design - Warm Beige White

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Eye Side Table with Lipped Top - Walnut, Veneer by Holloways of LudlowEye Side Table with Lipped Top - Walnut, Veneer by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Eye Side Table with Lipped Top - Walnut, Veneer

Hardy Side Table with Curved Design - Oak by Holloways of LudlowHardy Side Table with Curved Design - Oak by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Hardy Side Table with Curved Design - Oak

Large Side Table with Storage - Smoke, Glass by Holloways of LudlowLarge Side Table with Storage - Smoke, Glass by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Large Side Table with Storage - Smoke, Glass

Small Hexagonal Side Table - Clear, Glass by Holloways of LudlowSmall Hexagonal Side Table - Clear, Glass by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Hexagonal Side Table - Clear, Glass

Side Table with Modular Design - Black by Holloways of LudlowSide Table with Modular Design - Black by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table with Modular Design - Black

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Small Side Table with Storage - Bronze, Glass by Holloways of LudlowSmall Side Table with Storage - Bronze, Glass by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Small Side Table with Storage - Bronze, Glass

Side Table with Jewel Design - Grey by Holloways of LudlowSide Table with Jewel Design - Grey by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table with Jewel Design - Grey

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Medium Hex Table - Ocean Blue, Glass by Holloways of LudlowMedium Hex Table - Ocean Blue, Glass by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Medium Hex Table - Ocean Blue, Glass

Side Table with Drawer - White by Holloways of LudlowSide Table with Drawer - White by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table with Drawer - White

Side Table One - Black by Holloways of LudlowSide Table One - Black by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Side Table One - Black

Geometric Side Table - Teak Brown, Solid Wood by Holloways of LudlowGeometric Side Table - Teak Brown, Solid Wood by Holloways of Ludlow, alternate view

Holloways of Ludlow

Geometric Side Table - Teak Brown, Solid Wood

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Frequently Asked Questions

A side table usually sits beside a sofa or armchair, keeping a drink, book or lamp within reach. Occasional table is a broader term for a small table used wherever an extra surface is needed. The names often overlap, so focus on dimensions and function: a table for a reading corner needs space for everyday essentials, while a sculptural piece beside a window may serve mainly as a decorative accent.

A side table is usually easiest to use when its top sits level with the sofa arm or a few centimetres below it. This keeps drinks within reach without an awkward upward movement. Measure from the floor to the top of the arm, rather than using the sofa’s overall height. With an armless sofa or lounge chair, use your seated position as the guide: you should be able to reach the tabletop comfortably without leaning.

Start with what needs to fit on top. A compact surface may be enough for a cup and a book, while a table lamp needs a larger top with room left around its base. A paper template of the tabletop can help you test the arrangement. Beside a sofa, keep the table’s depth within the seating’s overall depth where possible, and allow drawers or cupboard doors to open without moving neighbouring furniture.

The best small-space side table solves a specific problem. Nesting tables provide extra surfaces for visitors, then tuck together; a drawer conceals remotes and chargers; an open shelf keeps books below the tabletop. A C-shaped table brings the surface over the edge of the seat, provided its base clears the sofa underneath. Round tops suit exposed corners beside walking routes, while square tables use the gap between a sofa and a wall efficiently.

Side tables do not need to match the coffee table, but a shared detail helps the room feel considered. Repeat a timber tone, metal finish or shape, then vary another element. A substantial oak coffee table, for example, pairs well with a finer metal side table that gives the arrangement some breathing room. Matching side tables bring symmetry to a sofa; different designs work well when one side needs a lamp and the other only a small surface for drinks.

For everyday use, start with the finish and its care requirements: a protective lacquer can make a timber table more forgiving, although coasters are still useful. Glass suits spaces where you want an open view through the furniture, but fingerprints show readily. Marble or travertine makes a distinctive accent through natural pattern and texture, with more care needed around spills and acidic drinks. Metal offers anything from a slim, understated frame to a polished statement piece; upkeep varies with the coating.